Our previous article provided insight into the marking habits on solid gold watch cases in the United States before 1905. Because the industry was unregulated, many gold cases were debased.
Unlike the robust hallmark system enforced in England, the United States did not begin regulating markings on precious metals at the federal level until 1905. During the early decades of.
Modern collectors frequently debate the type of markings applied to gold and gold-filled pocket watch cases. Unfortunately, these discussions have perpetuated various myths about what distinguishes a solid gold case.
In this video, we discuss how to tell whether your pocket watch case is original to the movement and what to look for when evaluating a pocket watch. Extra screw.
Pictured: “Dragon Cases” Burlington Watch Company Catalog, c.1911. One of the more unusual case designs offered by the Burlington Watch Company featured a dragon engraved on the exterior with stylistic.
Pictured: “Our PRIZE Cases Now Ready!” Pamphlet Enclosed within c.1911 Burlington Watch Company Catalog. The Burlington Watch Company enclosed a variety of inserts when catalogs were sent to prospective customers..
